CSYO 2024-25 Application

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Please note: After you complete this Registration form look for a confirmation email from us. Inside that email will be a link to a signup form for in-person auditions. You must fill out that signup to guarantee an audition time.

The Orchestras

Youth Philharmonic
The Youth Philharmonic orchestra is our intermediate ensemble comprised of students mostly in middle school and early high school . The Philharmonic orchestra contains wind, strings, and percussion players who are building individual performance skills and ensemble playing techniques designed to prepare them to join our advanced orchestral programs. Sectional opportunities with CSO musicians are offered on a regular basis. CSYP performs 3-4 times at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Facilities as well as in the communities around Charlotte throughout the season.

Youth Philharmonic meets on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:45pm.
Youth Philharmonic requires an audition.

Youth Camerata
The Youth Camerata caters to students mostly in middle school and high school and contains wind, strings, and percussion players who are building individual performance skills and ensemble playing techniques designed to prepare them to join our Youth Symphony program. All musicians should be able to play all major scales, and wind and brass players in this group should be able to double tongue and have knowledge of altissimo. String players should be comfortable playing outside of First Position. The Youth Camerata performs throughout the year at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Facilities as well as in communities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

The Youth Camerata meets on Tuesdays, 6:00-8:15 pm.
Youth Camerata requires an audition

Youth Symphony
The Youth Symphony is our most advanced ensemble comprised mostly of high school students. This group performs advanced and professional level symphonic repertoire. Youth Symphony performs 4 times a season at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Facilities as well as in the communities around Charlotte. Our students will focus on developing all the elements of professional musicianship by performing traditional and new works, as well as by collaborating with living composers and artists. By participating in this orchestra, Strings, Winds, and Brass musicians will develop the skills needed to transpose music and read in alternative clefs typically found on their orchestral instruments. Sectional opportunities with CSO musicians are offered on a regular basis. Members are selected through a competitive audition process held annually in the spring.

Youth Symphony meets on Mondays 5:45-8:15pm.
Youth Symphony requires an audition.

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Musician Background Information

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What school will the musician be attending this coming year (2024-25)? *

Is the musician a member of their school's band and/or orchestra program? *

Band and/or orchestra director's name (if applicable)

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What are you hoping to get out of this experience? Audition experience? Ensemble opportunity? Meeting others in the music community?

The application fee is a non-refundable $35. As we wish to give all qualified musicians the opportunity to register and audition for our Youth Orchestra programs, please do not hesitate to contact us if you are in need of financial assistance. Additionally, please note that the contact information listed below will be the primary contact used in all communication regarding the Youth Orchestras.

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